Local Rule 16.2: Notice of a Settlement or Intent to Plead Guilty or Motion to Continue; Assessing Costs

Rule 16.2 Notice of a Settlement or Intent to Plead Guilty or Motion to Continue; Assessing Costs

(A) Duty to Give Notice. Each attorney of record must ensure that the Court is notified immediately when:

(1) A civil case is settled;

(2) A defendant elects to enter a guilty plea;

(3) The parties resolve by agreement a motion or other dispute that is under submission; or

(4) A party expects to move for continuance of a trial or hearing.

(B) Manner of Giving Notice. Actual notice must be given in a manner that ensures that the judge and court personnel do not unnecessarily work on a settled case or issue and that jurors are not unnecessarily required to appear. When a trial or hearing is imminent or a matter is under submission, filing an electronic notice may not be sufficient; telephone notice may be required. A party must give notice to all other parties at least as promptly as to the Court.

(C) Expenses. If a party fails to give notice at least two days—calculated under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6—before a jury panel is scheduled to report for jury selection, juror attendance and mileage fees will be assessed against the party or the party's attorney or both, unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause. Other expenses incurred as a result of any failure to give timely notice under this rule—including witness fees, travel expenses, and expenses incurred by the United States Marshal or for court security—may also be assessed. Expenses assessed against an attorney appointed under the Criminal Justice Act may be offset against the attorney's fee.